The average train between Thetford and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Thetford and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Thetford to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Thetford to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Birmingham NEC is 167.4 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m.